Thoughtful, personalized care from your first visit forward

The Initial Intake

Your first appointment is a comprehensive 75-minute consultation and diagnostic assessment.

We will take the time to deeply understand your health concerns so we can design a treatment plan that’s precisely tailored to you.

This session includes:

• A detailed review of your health history and current symptoms

• Discussion of past and recent lab work (if available)

• Tongue and pulse diagnosis

• Constitutional and nervous system assessment

• Cycle mapping (if applicable)

• Clarification of your goals and health priorities

You’ll leave with:

• A clear understanding of the root patterns contributing to your symptoms

• A personalized treatment roadmap, which may include acupuncture, custom herbal formulas, functional lab testing, and lifestyle or nutritional support

• Specific recommendations for what to do next - and why

This foundational session sets the stage for meaningful, efficient care.

Follow-Up Options

Your path after the initial intake depends on your needs, goals, and what we uncover in the first session.

If labs aren’t immediately needed:

We can begin in-person acupuncture treatments, which include:

• Acupuncture (I utilize a variety of needling styles)

• Ongoing tracking of symptoms, cycles, and progress

• Herbal consultation

• Nervous system support and strategic care planning

If deeper assessment is needed:

We may begin with virtual Eastern & Functional Medicine follow-ups to:

• Order and interpret functional lab testing

• Identify hormonal, inflammatory, metabolic, or gut-based imbalances

• Build a foundation before transitioning into in-person care

Whether we begin with hands-on treatment or diagnostic support, your care is always:

• Dynamic and responsive

• Informed by both traditional diagnostic readings and modern clinical insights

• Collaborative - your input, preferences, and lived experience shape the process

Do I Need to Take Herbs or Get Labs?

Not always - but many of the issues I treat respond more fully and sustainably when we combine treatment with deeper internal support.

• I prescribe custom herbal formulas designed for your constitution and current presentation

• Many formulas are cycle-phase specific, especially when working with hormones, fertility, or perimenopausal transitions

• I help patients access labs through their insurance whenever possible; anything not covered can be requisitioned directly at a discounted out-of-pocket rate

How Long Will It Take?

It depends on your goals and how long the issue has been present.

• Acute symptoms may respond quickly (within 2-4 visits)

• Chronic concerns, hormone regulation, and nervous system repair typically benefit from a minimum of 8-12 consecutive weeks of layered, consistent care

We’ll go at a pace that matches your body’s capacity and your lifestyle - no rigid protocols or pressure.

Who I Work With

I work with people of all genders, and many of my patients are navigating overlapping concerns like:

• Irregular periods or cycle disruption

• PMS, perimenopause, or post-pill transitions

• Fertility support (natural or IVF-assisted)

• Fatigue, burnout, and sleep issues

• Chronic inflammation, digestive distress, chronic allergies/skin issues, or post-viral symptoms

That said, much of my clinical focus is on supporting women and menstruating individuals - particularly those who feel overlooked, under-supported, or stuck in the space between “normal labs” and feeling well.

If you’re ready to understand what your body is asking for - and receive care that integrates both data and intuition - I’m looking forward to working with you.